Scott Menzel
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Drop (2025)
84%
7/10
“Drop plays like a Hitchcockian-style thriller. While the plot is relatively simple, it works because the writers knew exactly the kind of movie they wanted it to be.
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Apr 14, 2025
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The Amateur (2025)
61%
6/10
“Beyond the film’s nostalgic feel, Malek is easily the core reason it works as well as it does. He’s fully committed to the performance and has great chemistry with Laurence Fishburne, who plays Henderson.
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Apr 14, 2025
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Another Simple Favor (2025)
81%
7/10
“A solid sequel... that doesn’t have the same magic or energy as the original, but there is enough here to recommend it to those who miss spending time with Stephanie and Emily and are up to going on an Italian adventure with them.” –
We Live Entertainment
Apr 8, 2025
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The Threesome (2025)
84%
7/10
“Deutch, Hauer-King, and Cruz create quite the dynamic threesome, shining bright and elevating the source material with their committed and well-rounded performances.” –
We Live Entertainment
Apr 8, 2025
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The Brutalist (2024)
93%
9/10
“ The Brutalist is a meticulously crafted work of art that will be discussed in much depth over the next several months and beyond.” –
We Live Entertainment
Sep 6, 2024
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Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
31%
“Joker: Folie à Deux is a bold, daring, and mesmerizing masterpiece.” –
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Sep 4, 2024
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Maria (2024)
75%
7/10
“Jolie disappears into the role thanks to her committed performance as well as the remarkable costume and hair & makeup team that worked alongside her.” –
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Sep 1, 2024
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
75%
9/10
“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was made with love and you can feel that love in virtually every frame.” –
We Live Entertainment
Aug 28, 2024
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Twisters (2024)
75%
9/10
“Twisters has a little bit of everything. It has action, romance, thrills, fun, cheese, and even some heart. It is the perfect blockbuster because it delivers everything one wants from a big-screen spectacle.” –
We Live Entertainment
Jul 16, 2024
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Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024)
42%
9/10
“Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is a joyous and inspired continuation of the Ghostbusters franchise. The cast additions and the inventive storytelling make Frozen Empire feel fresh and new. ” –
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Mar 20, 2024
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Immaculate (2024)
71%
8/10
“Sweeney dominates the screen and delivers her best and most complex performance yet.” –
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Mar 19, 2024
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The Fall Guy (2024)
82%
9/10
“The Fall Guy is one of those rare Hollywood blockbusters that has a little something for everyone. There are several epic action set pieces, plenty of laughs, some drama, charming performances, and a multi-layered love story at its core. ” –
We Live Entertainment
Mar 15, 2024
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Y2K (2024)
42%
8/10
“Y2K is totally bonkers and the kind of movie I wish more studios would take risks on. ” –
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Mar 12, 2024
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Love Me (2024)
47%
9/10
“Love Me made me laugh. It made me cry. It made me think. It made me uncomfortable. Love Me challenged me and made me feel something I don’t usually feel when I watch movies. ” –
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Jan 25, 2024
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American Fiction (2023)
93%
9/10
“American Fiction is a genuine crowdpleaser that doesn’t play it safe. It challenges the audience and will leave viewers talking for several hours, if not days, after seeing it.” –
We Live Entertainment
Oct 2, 2023
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Poor Things (2023)
93%
7/10
“There is a lot to admire about Poor Things, from the remarkable filmmaking to the crafts to the committed performances by Stone and Ruffalo.” –
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Sep 7, 2023
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The Holdovers (2023)
97%
9/10
“Alexander Payne loves to tell stories that embrace and celebrate the power of the human connection. The human connection is the heart and soul of this film. ” –
We Live Entertainment
Sep 3, 2023
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Saltburn (2023)
71%
9/10
“Saltburn is the most batshit crazy film you’ll see this year. It’s exquisitely shot, and Fennell directs the hell out of it. This is one of those films you won’t be able to stop thinking about for days after seeing it.” –
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Sep 2, 2023
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Barbie (2023)
88%
8/10
“Barbie is Greta Gerwig’s best film to date and one that serves as a love letter to womanhood.” –
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Jul 18, 2023
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The Flash (2023)
63%
9.5/10
“This film is a love letter made by a DC fan for a DC fan. It is abundantly clear that Andrés Muschietti loves DC and wanted to make a film that celebrated the legacy of DC. ” –
We Live Entertainment
Jun 6, 2023
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Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (2023)
91%
8/10
“I can safely say Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Amongst Thieves is the year’s biggest surprise so far.” –
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Mar 30, 2023
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Cat Person (2023)
46%
8/10
“With a sharp script and strong direction, Cat Person is a bold and ambitious film that isn’t afraid to take risks. ” –
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Jan 22, 2023
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The Whale (2022)
64%
10/10
“There are so many aspects of The Whale that parallel Fraser’s own life, and how he was able to pull off some of these emotionally heartbreaking scenes is nothing short of remarkable.” –
We Live Entertainment
Sep 21, 2022
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Swap Me, Baby (2022)
83%
“Swap Me, Baby is a fun little indie comedy. This film is worth checking out if you are a fan of stoner comedies or romantic comedies that tend to be more on the raunchy side. ” –
We Live Entertainment
Jun 28, 2022
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Lightyear (2022)
74%
5/10
“Lightyear isn’t necessarily a bad film, and my criticism isn’t with the way the film looks, but rather how the writers completely ignore the history that Pixar has created with this character.” –
We Live Entertainment
Jun 14, 2022
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